C8051F960-A-GM

Overview

The C8051F960-A-GM is an 8-bit microcontroller from the Silicon Labs C8051F96x family, featuring a CIP-51 core with up to 128 kB Flash and 8 kB internal RAM. It integrates a 12-bit ADC supporting up to 75 ksps, two comparators, and an LCD controller for displays up to 128 segments. The device includes hardware AES, DMA, CRC, and a Data Packet Processing Engine. Power management features include a DC-DC buck converter, sleep currents as low as 110 nA, and multiple clock sources.

Feature Summary

• Ultra-low power operation with deep sleep modes and integrated DC-DC buck converter for dynamic voltage scaling
• Integrated LCD controller supporting up to 128 segments with charge pump for contrast control
• Hardware acceleration via Data Packet Processing Engine including AES, DMA, and CRC modules
• High-speed 8051 core with pipelined architecture and extensive analog peripherals

Applications

• Battery-powered metering devices requiring low current consumption
• Applications utilizing segmented LCD displays
• Wireless protocol implementations accelerated by hardware encryption and encoding blocks
• Systems requiring high-resolution analog-to-digital conversion with autonomous burst mode

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'GM' corresponds to the QFN package type required for your design. Confirm the operating temperature range matches your environmental specifications. Ensure the datasheet revision aligns with your production timeline, as characteristics are subject to change. Cross-reference the ordering information section for exact part number availability and package dimensions.

Selection Notes

Select this component when system requirements demand significant on-chip storage alongside specialized analog and security peripherals. The inclusion of a dedicated LCD controller reduces external component count for display interfaces. Consider the DC-DC converter capabilities if battery life optimization is critical. Evaluate the DMA and DPPE resources if software overhead for data processing or encryption needs to be minimized.

Part Context

This device belongs to the C8051F96x series, designed for ultra-low power applications. It shares the CIP-51 core architecture with other members of the family but distinguishes itself through the integration of the LCD controller and extensive digital signal processing engines like AES and CRC. The family supports various packages including DQFN, QFN, and TQFP.

Replacement Considerations

Consult the official Silicon Labs documentation for confirmed substitute part numbers within the C8051F9xx family. Verify pin compatibility and peripheral availability before substituting. No public substitute part numbers are explicitly listed in the provided source material.